Thursday, August 8, 2025
Man, this was awesome last year. Can’t wait to be back –
the main stage lineup to campsite picking and a great
place to see old friends and make new ones!
– Emile Alix
Thursday at Podunk is Veterans Appreciation Day and the Band Competition sponsored by Telefunken!
All Veterans (and active duty too) can enjoy free admission and a meal. Just bring your ID to the gate.
In addition, Grain Thief and Eugene Tyler Band will be on the main stage and there is plenty to see and do on our other 2 stages and at the kid’s activity center including open mic, workshops, yoga, movie night and more!
Food vendors will be serving up their delicious fare and craft vendors will have their wares available for purchase.
Late night jam (open to all) at the Gazebo after the main stage ends featuring Grain Thief!
C’mon down and help us celebrate the best of bluegrass in CT.
Full festival tickets with or without camping, as well as day tickets are available here or at the gate.
Music starts at 12:30pm
3 stages – family friendly – food & merch vendors
Join us for Connecticut’s premier bluegrass event.
Free Admission
all day Thursday for veterans and active duty too!
FREE ADMISSION For the Band Competition, performances, Open Mic and more for all Veterans and Active Duty Personnel.
You will also receive a voucher for a meal and a drink at
one of our delicious food vendors.
Nice folks … stop by and say hi and grab some grub.
Please bring ID showing your active service or veteran status with you.
Bring a friend!
Tickets
Directions
Telefunken Band Competition
This year’s contestants:
Queen City Cut Ups
The Coal Fired Ramblers
Ironwood Drive
Stillwater
2024 Winners – Bloodroot Gap
